Strumica stuns MZT Skopje Aerodrom, hands champions first loss
Dzejkobs scores 29 as Strumica beats MZT Skopje Aerodrom 87–79 on October 29, 2026.
Strumica produced a surprise result on October 29, 2026, defeating reigning champions MZT Skopje Aerodrom 87–79 in the fourth round of the Superliga. The home side overturned expectations to record only their second win of the season and hand MZT their first loss.
Game flow and key stretches
The contest was tight through the first half. The opening quarter finished even at 26–26, and Strumica carried a narrow 47–44 lead into the break. MZT responded in the third period, outscoring the hosts 20–17, but Strumica separated in the final ten minutes to secure the victory.
The standout performer for Strumica was Dzejkobs, who finished with 29 points, six assists and an efficiency index of 28. Kraford added 21 points, while Haris contributed 16 points and seven rebounds to complete the home team’s primary scoring trio.
For MZT Skopje Aerodrom the top scorer was V. Stojanovski with 17 points; Maslinko chipped in 15. The defeat marks the first blemish on the champions’ record this season.
The result reshuffles the early-season picture in the Superliga and gives Strumica momentum as the league moves into its next round of fixtures.
The match took place in Strumica on October 29, 2026, kick-off timed in the evening; full statistics and boxscore were tallied after the final buzzer.
Photo: press material from the event
